Low Carb Turkey Burgers

 

I love turkey burgers. I will choose a turkey burger over a beef burger any day of the week, and this recipe that I am sharing with you today is the best turkey burgers!

Some people think that burgers made with poultry can be dry, but I have a secret for making moist turkey burgers.  Read on to find out what it is!!  These truly are delicious burgers! 

 

Not only are they delicious but they are also low carb, keto, gluten free and diabetic friendly. True, there is no bun, but you don't need a bun in order for a burger to be tasty!

I can promise you that you will not miss the bun on these at all!  Of course if you are a die-hard bun lover, by all means add a bun.  As a Diabetic I am always watching my carbs and if I can cut down on them without compromising taste, I will! 

 

These delicious turkey burgers turn out juicy and flavorful every single time you make them. They are also very quick to make.  Seared to perfection on both sides with locked in flavor and juiciness, they never disappoint! 

This is a small batch recipe, meant to be enjoyed by two people, or one with leftovers, but you can certainly double up on everything very easily if you wish! 

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE LOW CARB TURKEY BURGERS

Its simple, really  . . . 

For the burgers:

• 1/2 pound ground turkey
• 1 TBS butter, cut into thin slices
• 1 medium red onion, peeled and finely chopped, divided (1/2 will be used to garnish)
• 2 TBS fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 TBS mayonnaise
• 2 thick slices of iceberg lettuce
• 2 swiss cheese slices
• butter or oil for grilling/frying

 

For the garlic aioli:

• 1/4 cup (55g) full fat mayonnaise
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 TBS Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

 

I always use regular ground turkey, which is a nice mix of thigh and breast meat. You can of course use all of one or the other, but I find a mix of the two works very well.

The thigh meat helps to prevent the burgers from becoming too dry and keeps them tender. Just as you would not use extra lean ground beef to make a good beef burger, you need a mix of lean and fat to make a good turkey burger as well.

There is plenty of onion, garlic and parsley to give addition flavor and color.

 

Another secret I employ is to use a bit of full fat mayonnaise in the mixture.  This helps to bind the meat and the onions together whilst adding flavor and moisture.

My final secret is to make the burgers from two thin patties, encasing a thin layer of butter in the middle. You can of course leave this step out if you wish, but it really does add to both the flavor and the tenderness. 

In short, delicious, DELICIOUS! Butter makes everything better!  That's my story and I'm sticking to it! 

 

HOW TO MAKE LOW CARB TURKEY BURGERS

These really do go together quickly, especially if you have all of the elements assembled and done before you start like the aioli.

Pop the turkey into a bowl. Add the parsley, 1/2 of the chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper and mayonnaise. Mix well to combine. 

Shape the turkey mixture into 4 thin patties. Place two on a cutting board. Divide the thin slices of butter between the two, placing them in the center of the burgers. Place the other patties on top and seal around the edges to encase the butter completely.

 

Whisk together all of the ingredients for the garlic aioli to combine. Set aside.

Heat a grill pan or the BBQ to medium. Grease as desired. Add the burger patties. Grill for 7 minutes per side. Today I used a heavy bottomed skillet.

Add the sliced cheese for the last 2 minutes of cook time, allowing it to melt.

Place one slice of iceberg lettuce on each of two plates. Divide the aioli between the two, scatter the remaining onions over top. Place a burger on top of each, cheese side up, and serve immediately.

 

All you really need on the side of these is a nice salad. If you are really craving fries, why not add a delicious side of  AIR FRYER TURNIP FRIES.  

They really are delicious and make the perfect side dish. They are also low carb and keto/diabetic friendly!

I think you will find that these are a really delicious burger option and make for a great weeknight supper option.  I am no stranger to the turkey burger.  Some other turkey burger recipes on here are:

HERBED TURKEY BURGERS - A delicious blend of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.  Those herbs are beautiful partners and all go very well with turkey. There is also some sautéed red onion and garlic in the mix.

SPICY RANCH TURKEY BURGERS - There's enough spice in the burgers for me, with jalapeno pepper, red onions, green tabasco. A cool ranch slaw helps to counterbalance the heat. A delicious combination for sure. 

TASTY TURKEY DIVAN BURGERS - With a delicious twist of Lemon Mayonnaise, chopped cooked broccoli, chopped red onions,  some salt and pepper, curry powder and some grated strong cheddar I was able to come up with a delicious burger with all of the flavours of a Divan casserole. These are fabulously tasty burgers!

If you have never tried a turkey burger, don't you think its about high time you did?  I guarantee you will be most pleasantly surprised, and you just may discover a new favorite!!!  Leaner, cheaper and incredibly delicious!

 

Low Carb Turkey Burgers

Yield: 2

Author: Marie Rayner

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 14 MinTotal time: 19 Min

This is a small batch recipe, which yields two delicious turkey burgers. I have replaced the bun with a thick slice of iceburg lettuce. With a delicious garlic aioli mayo dressing you won't miss the bun at all. These are fabulously tasty.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground turkey
• 1 TBS butter, cut into thin slices
• 1 medium red onion, peeled and finely chopped, divided (1/2 will be used to garnish)
• 2 TBS fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 TBS mayonnaise
• 2 thick slices of iceberg lettuce
• 2 swiss cheese slices
• butter or oil for grilling/frying

For the aioli:

• 1/4 cup (55g) full fat mayonnaise
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 TBS Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Pop the turkey into a bowl. Add the parsley, 1/2 of the chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper and mayonnaise. Mix well to combine.
2. Shape the turkey mixture into 4 thin patties. Place two on a cutting board. Divide the thin slices of butter between the two, placing them in the center of the burgers. Place the other patties on top and seal around the edges to encase the butter completely.
3. Whisk together all of the ingredients for the garlic aioli to combine. Set aside.
4. Heat a grill pan or the BBQ to medium. Grease as desired. Add the burger patties. Grill for 7 minutes per side.
5. Add the sliced cheese for the last 2 minutes of cook time, allowing it to melt.
6. Place one slice of iceberg lettuce on each of two plates. Divide the aioli between the two, scatter the remaining onions over top. Place a burger on top of each, cheese side up, and serve immediately.

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